Lifestyle · Opinion
Opinion: Cities Should Plan for People, Not Parking
Every square metre given to an idle car is a square metre taken from a playground, a tree or a front door.
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Africa · Technology
Solar Mini-Grids Bring Power to Remote Villages
Community-owned installations are lighting homes, clinics and classrooms in areas the national grid is unlikely to reach for years.
Americas · World
Rainforest Nations Launch Joint Wildfire Response Force
Aircraft, crews and satellite data will be shared across borders under an agreement reached after last year’s record fire season.
Asia · World
Island Nation Bans Single-Use Plastics Nationwide
Shops have six months to phase out bags, straws and cutlery under one of the strictest packaging laws in the region.
Business · Europe
Rail Strike Called Off After Late-Night Pay Deal
Unions accepted a two-year settlement hours before services were due to stop, averting disruption for millions of commuters.
Middle East · Science
Ancient Port Unearthed Beneath Modern Harbor
Archaeologists say stone quays and storage jars found during dredging works date back more than two thousand years.
Artificial Intelligence · Technology
Wearable Translator Promises Real-Time Conversations in 40 Languages
The earpiece processes speech on the device itself, a design its makers say protects privacy and works without a signal.
Crime
Police Warn of Surge in Online Rental Scams
Reports of fake property listings have doubled this year, with students and newcomers to the city most often targeted.
Education
Scholarship Fund Opens for First-Generation Students
The endowment will support 500 students a year whose parents did not attend university, covering fees, books and living costs.
Science · Weather
Winter Outlook: Colder Than Average Season Ahead, Forecasters Say
Long-range models point to an early start to winter in northern regions, with heavier snowfall likely in the highlands.
Sports
Rookie Goalkeeper Saves Three Penalties in Cup Thriller
The nineteen-year-old, making only her second start, sent her side into the semi-finals after a tense shootout.
Health · World
Global Health Agency Launches Vaccine Drive in 30 Countries
The campaign aims to reach forty million children over the next eighteen months, focusing on areas where routine coverage has slipped.